Lund introduced us to the 2075 Pro-V by saying it was the boat that was “most aspired to own in the lineup.” Really?? To quote Yosemite Sam, “’them’s fightin’ words!” So we decided to look at not only the performance and handling characteristics, but at what makes this such a hot boat in the Lund lineup and we were going to do it with a much more critical eye. So be it, the game is on. Join us as we put the Lund 2075 Pro-V Tournament Edition through a full performance and handling test and see if she’s just marketing hype of worthy of the title.

Key Features

Marine grade carpet

Drop-in bait station- aft livewell

Front livewell 22'' long

Lowrance HDS5X locator

Bow trolling motor

Dual pro-control consoles with walkthrough windshield

Livewell water temperature gauge

Hydraulic tilt steering

AM/FM Sony CD stereo

Lockable bow rod storage

Specifications

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Specifications

Length Overall

20' 8'' 6.30 m

Dry Weight

2,000 lbs.907 kg

Beam

97'' 2.46 m

Tested Weight

N/A

Draft

N/A

Fuel Cap

62 gal. 234 L

Deadrise/Transom

N/A

Water Cap

none

Max Headroom

open

Bridge Clearance

N/A

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Engine Options

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Captain's Report

Capt. Steve Reports...

Lund’s Version of IPS

When I walked up to the boat, I saw decals proclaiming IPS. But contrary to the moniker given to pod drives on larger offshore boats, this time the acronym stood for Integrated Power Strakes. Two 87” long lifting strakes on the 2075’s running surface provide lift, and improve performance allowing the boat to either go faster, or use less horsepower at the skipper’s option. That’s what Lund tells us anyway… we’ll see when we call the 300 horses hanging off the stern into action.

The Lund 2075 Pro-V comes with four seats, six bases, six storage compartments, a livewell and baitwell.

Giving the bottom a further inspection shows a shallow V-hull meeting at a flat bottom. In the center of that flat bottom is a riveted keel. Applying simple physics to this design would seem to dictate a blueprint that should enhance time to plane, as well as allow for good turning performance, and higher top-end speeds. In effect there is a long, narrow “pad” on the centerline, not just one in the stern as we see on some boats in class. I penciled in another two “let’s see” items to my ongoing report card.

I also noticed the entire boat is riveted instead of welded, and the Lund bean counters clearly took the day off when it came time to hand out those rivets. They were everywhere, and in no small numbers. Along critical stress points such as the garboard seam and chine, they were closer together and staggered high and low to allow for the close proximity to each other. Pounding on the hull sides with my fists revealed a hard thud, rather than a hollow barrel sound that I was expecting from the aluminum hull.

In case you are wondering if the rivet heads cause added drag, the answer is no they don’t -- at high speed they serve to detach the flow of water from the hull and theoretically increase speed. So much for the once over on the trailer and fluid dynamics. Let’s get wet.

Launching

I looked over the ramp and then asked for the keys to the Lund tow-vehicle so I could see if there were any flaws to the design from a launching standpoint. I was handed the keys and a team began to descend upon the ramp to minimize the effort for me, to which I said I'd rather to do it alone. If I’m a customer who’s going to pony up the nearly $65k for this boat, I’d better be able to launch and retrieve it alone. Putting the trailer into the water until the level came to the tops of the fenders had the stern floating and the bow held fast. Perfect. Easing out the winch allowed the bow to drift back about 2’ and stop. I disconnected the winch, climbed over the bow and settled into the helm seat to drive her off the trailer. No problems so far. I tied her up and parked the truck, and now empty trailer, in the lot.

For the special breed of determined angler, the Lund Boat Company has created the 2075 Pro-V, which is nothing short of an angler’s commando craft.

Performance

Being the “top of the line” our test boat was fitted to the max horsepower with the 300 Verado. “Why walk when you can run,” I always say. I pulled out onto the Minnesota lake in 55-degree cloudy weather with a 5-10 MPH wind roughing up the surface. I restrained myself a bit at first and got a feel for the boat. I hate to keep overusing a word, but solid is the best I can come up with unless I let my word processor’s thesaurus add hard, firm, and unyielding… all of which aptly apply. Not surprising as her test weight is 3,000 lbs.

We (the boat and I) met the waves bow on with little pounding but a modest amount of bounce that was to be expected. Water was thrown off the bow via spray rails that did a nice job of keeping the spray low enough to not get thrown back into my face. Cranking the wheel hard over showed the keel was effective in reducing, if not eliminating slide, while the reverse chine held the water like we were on rails. Not so much that it was uncomfortable, but enough to get me turned around in short order. The bank angle kept me planted in the seat rather than throwing me to the outside of the turn and having to hang on for dear life.

The 2075 Pro-V comes with either dual consoles, in the IFS/SE version, or a single console in the SE version. Both set-ups include full instrumentation that are easy to read at a glance. A Sony stereo/CD is standard.

Cranking and Banking

When I put the 2075’s beam to the waves I experienced a nice gentle up and down with no spray, and downwind runs were even more docile. Turning the wheel hard over and slamming the throttle to the stops gave a 20-degree heel to the inside. During a series of these hard-overs at WOT the boat turned in her own length, more or less, with no prop ventilation. The hydraulic steering made straightening out the wheel an effortless affair to launch in the chosen direction.

Shutting down the engine allowed for the wind to take immediate control of the 2075 Pro-V and present her entire side beam to the waves. This was not a surprise, and in fact, I counted on it. If you have any tendencies towards drift fishing across the lake, the 2075 Pro-V is your platform. You’ll be able to utilize the entire side of the boat.

Keep 15 of your rods safe in this slide-in stowage locker between the under-deck lockers shown above. It will handle rods up to 8’, and is lockable.

The Numbers.

So much for looking around, it was time to see where the rubber meets the road, as it were, and determine what 300-hp would feel like on a 2,000-lb. (909 kg.) boat. As it turns out, the answer is, not too shabby. Top speed came in at 6000 RPMS and 60.8 MPH. That should get us back to the weigh-in before the clock runs out. If you’re not in a rush, then pull the throttle back to a more sedate 3500 RPMS and you’ll be rewarded with a 28.1 MPH best cruise while burning 7.4 GPH yielding a range of 222 miles on the 65 gallon tank (while still holding back a 10% reserve).

The instrument package includes a livewell management system that includes these water temp and level gauges for the aft livewell. A second livewell is forward. Lund equips all three versions of the 2075 Pro-V for serious fishing, including a fishfinder and lots of lockable rod stowage.

Those are decent numbers to be sure, but I was more interested in seeing what the IPS strakes and flat keel would do to the “get up and go.” As it turned out, without doing a side-by-side comparison of this same boat with a traditional keel, I can honestly say that experience shows this to be a formidable design trait. Our time to plane was an impressive 2.7 seconds, and time to 30 MPH was only 6.5 seconds. Not a bad performer for a boat dedicated to fishing, and the time to plane is about as quick as it gets.

A Fishy Layout

But the fact is that this boat is sought after not for speed or hole-shot performance, but because of fishability. And for that task, she is equally well suited. Three deep-cycle batteries are dedicated to the 36V trolling motor, and access to those batteries is via the rod storage compartment between the consoles. Lifting up a deck panel in the storage compartment reveals the triple batteries and charger. That rod storage compartment, by the way, will hold 20 rods ranging from 6’ – 8’ (2.44 m). That should be enough of an arsenal to bring to the fight.

Nothing special about this livewell – except the plush carpet Lund uses to cover it, in addition to the deck. Carpet is easy on the feet and provides good footing. The marine-plywood deck underneath is covered by a lifetime warranty.

The carpeted bow casting platform was strong enough to not give me pause when jumping up and down to test its integrity, and in fact the boat was stable enough from all positions. Three of us, standing on one side allowed for only a couple of inches of freeboard deflection in from the level position, so no worries about stability either.

There were four movable pedestal seats for six bases, two livewells, one forward and one aft, and dual baitwells. Cargo-netting lines the bulwarks at the bow, which made for great quickie storage for items like jackets and sweaters, or the odd bug repellant spray.

However, my favorite feature, and one that’s found on all Lund boats, is the Fast-Track caprail. A ridged track lines the inside of the caprail all around the inside of the boat. This is used for mounting the Fast-Track mounts for everything from drink and rod-holders to magnetic tool mounts. You can slide and re-mount these items anywhere your heart desires, and they look sleek too.

Lund builds its decks with marine-grade plywood covered with long-wearing carpet. There’s lots of under-deck stowage, as you can see here. Note that the inside of the aluminum hull is nicely finished – you won’t see bare metal and structure.

The helm was comfortable from a seating and visibility aspect, but I’d like to see the addition of an armrest just over the engine control, to aid in minute adjustments to the speed.

This shot shows the gunwale storage accessed by sliding covers, and below, aluminum drawers. This layout is on both the port and starboard side of the cockpit.

The 2075 just seems to be dripping with storage. A very clever use of space is featured in the gunwale compartments. Sliders open to reveal long and deep storage wells, and below, at your feet, are aluminum pull out drawers.

If Lund was targeting the tournament fisherman with its 2075 Pro-V, it appears that they hit their mark. She’s got all the qualities that the serious angler looks for, and the handling to get the job done.

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Test Result Highlights

Best cruise for the Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) is 37.4 mph (60.2 kph), and the boat gets 4.18 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.78 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 244 miles (392.68 kilometers).

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Warranty

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Warranty Information

Warranties change from time to time. While BoatTEST.com has tried to ensure the most up-to-date warranty offered by each builder, it does not guarantee the accuracies of the information presented below. Please check with the boat builder or your local dealer before you buy any boat.

Hull Warranty

Years

Lifetime Warranty

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Price

Lund 2075 Pro-V (2010-) Price

Pricing Range

$45,294.00

Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.